Vol. 2010 No. 1 (2010)

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Climate-Resilient Design Strategies for Urban Drainage Systems in Coastal Ghana️

Yaw Boateng, University of Ghana, Legon Kofi Appau, Accra Technical University Frieda Agbleyrahio, University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) Nana Owusu-Kuffour, Accra Technical University
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18908240
Published: January 25, 2010

Abstract

Urban drainage systems in coastal areas of Ghana are vulnerable to climate change impacts such as increased rainfall intensity and sea-level rise. A mixed-methods approach was employed, integrating hydrological simulations with community consultations to identify key design strategies. Hybrid green-grey systems showed a 20% reduction in peak flow rates during heavy rainfall and maintained water quality within acceptable limits. The designed systems significantly improved drainage capacity under future climate scenarios without additional costs, enhancing resilience at both local and global scales. Implement the recommended design strategies in coastal cities to ensure sustainable urban development aligned with climate goals. Urban Drainage Systems, Climate Resilience, Coastal Ghana, Green-Grey Infrastructure The maintenance outcome was modelled as $Y_{it}=\beta_0+\beta_1X_{it}+u_i+\varepsilon_{it}$, with robustness checked using heteroskedasticity-consistent errors.

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Yaw Boateng, Kofi Appau, Frieda Agbleyrahio, Nana Owusu-Kuffour (2010). Climate-Resilient Design Strategies for Urban Drainage Systems in Coastal Ghana️. African Food Process Engineering, Vol. 2010 No. 1 (2010). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18908240

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Geographical Information Systems (GIS)Climate-Induced Risk AnalysisUrban Planning TheoryResilience EngineeringSustainable Infrastructure DesignCoastal Erosion ManagementHydrological Modelling

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